Management
Senators invoke GSA scandal during procurement nominee’s hearing
Leaders of oversight panel call on Joseph Jordan to ‘double down’ on avoiding waste.
Oversight
Americans trust local government more than Washington
Only 33 percent view the federal government favorably, poll finds.
Management
Romney: Obama is a 'big government' Democrat
GOP candidate hits Obama for focusing economic recovery plan on government-run programs and increasing taxes.
Management
Obama releases familiar 'to-do list' for Congress
Tax incentives that promote insourcing and clean energy among the proposals.
Management
Cabinet secretaries jab the media and Congress
Agency chiefs defend the federal workforce against negativity, during public service week.
Management
Incentives, not mobility, called key to improving Senior Executive Service
OPM and industry officials discuss keys to improving SES.
Management
Young feds say bureaucracy, inefficiency keeping their peers away
Panelists attribute government’s lack of younger workers to a slow hiring process and poor communication.
Management
Budget crisis: A chance to improve, not dismantle, government?
Maryland lawmaker says Democrats would shield workforce from further cuts.
Management
OMB releases second ‘mythbusting’ memo to improve communication with contractors
Procurement office rebuts seven misconceptions.
Management
Service to America finalists announced
Thirty-three feds will compete for nine medals with cash awards between $3,000 and $10,000.
Management
Postal Service officials keep pressing for their own reform plan
They emphasize that rural post office closures would be phased in gradually.
Management
TransCanada reapplies for Keystone permit
Political debate over the pipeline will likely reignite.
Management
GSA dangled tax break before contractors, but asked for a piece
The 2011 policy was canceled when it failed to draw any interest, AP reports.
Management
Leaks to Republican ally prompt calls for labor board member to resign
Alleged breaches warrant congressional investigation, lawmaker says.
Management
NOAA cancels solicitation for ‘magic’ motivational speaker
Online notice came one month after GSA spending scandal.
Management
Take the Rupert Murdoch Test
Murdoch's latest scandal brings up some questions to ask about leadership.
Management
New agreement leases drug flops to NIH for further study
Under agreement, firms will let NIH commission new studies on old drugs.
Defense
Obama reveals new details on bin Laden raid
Interview with Brian Williams of NBC marks the most comprehensive look yet at the decision-making involved in the raid.
Oversight